A Hidden Little Gem

Burano, Italy

The colorful island village of Burano is situated in the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon. Famed for its delicate lace made by hand with needles, this quaint community is well worth the forty minute boat ride from Venice. Once visited by Leonardo Da Vinci, Burano is a favorite with artists and tourists alike.

The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Historic Beauty

Once the center of Europe's commerce and culture, today Venice is still a city like none other. While the rest of the world's famous cities continuously evolve, the island city once home to Antonio Vivaldi, finds its identity in the historic beauty around every bend of every canal. 

A Taste of Italy

Villa Borghese Museum and Gardens

The nephew of Pope Paul V, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, began transforming his vineyard into an extensive garden in 1605. Being a patron of Bernini, the cardinal's villa in Rome contains a large collection of the Italian sculptor's pieces.

The English style gardens include acres of umbrella pine trees, statues of antiquity, and various other chateau-like buildings - this one featuring a vintage aviary.

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